Bobby Brown welcomes fifth child

Bobby Brown and Alicia Etheridge have announced the birth of their new son.

The singer confirmed that he had become a father for the fifth time at a performance in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Access Hollywood reports.

"I just had a baby. Four days ago - my son Cassius," Brown said.

The 40-year-old musician also has 16-year-old daughter Bobbi from his previous marriage to Whitney Houston, as well as three other children - Landon, 23, LaPrincia, 19, and 17-year-old Bobby Brown Jr. - all from previous relationships.